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Fardel

A bundle or little pack; hence, a burden.

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Burden 76% connected

That which is borne or carried; a load.

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Encumbrance 76% connected

That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.

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Incumbrance 76% connected

A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.

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Load 76% connected

A burden; that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which is borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.

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Onus 76% connected

A burden; an obligation.

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